Tag: Public Order
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Sindh Government Bans Protests for One Month Under 144 Cr.P.C
Overview of the ban The Government of Sindh has announced a comprehensive one-month ban on all forms of protests, demonstrations, sit-ins, rallies, and assemblies involving more than five people across the province. The move, implemented under section 144 of the Cr.P.C. 1989, aims to preserve public safety and prevent gatherings that could disrupt order or…
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Quran Burning Appeal Wins: Free Speech vs Religious Offense
Context and verdict A recent appeal court decision has shifted the balance between free expression and the offense it can cause when religious sentiments are involved. Hamit Coskun, 51, was initially fined for burning a copy of the Quran outside the Turkish consulate in London’s Knightsbridge. The incident, which occurred on 13 February in Rutland…
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Freedom of Expression Wins: Quran Burning Appeal Verdict
UK Court Affirms Free Speech Right in Quran Burning Case A landmark appeal ruling has overturned a conviction for religiously aggravated public order offences after a man burned a copy of the Quran outside the Turkish consulate in London. The case sparked debate about where freedom of expression ends and respect for religious beliefs begins,…
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Lahore Palestine march clashes: 2 dead, 50 wounded as roads blocked and internet cut
Overview of the Lahore protests and security response Violent clashes erupted in Lahore as thousands of supporters of Islamist groups attempted a march toward Islamabad to show solidarity with Palestine. Police used batons and tear gas to prevent the demonstrators from advancing toward the capital’s vicinity, where a protest near the US Embassy had been…
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Appeal Reverses Conviction of Man Who Burned Quran Outside Turkish Consulate
UK Freedom of Expression Wins as Quran Burning Conviction Overturned A man who was fined for burning a copy of the Quran outside the Turkish consulate in London has won his appeal against the conviction. The decision underscores a nuanced legal boundary between religious respect and the protection of speech under UK law. The incident…
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Palestine march in Lahore turns deadly as clashes thwart protest to Islamabad
Overview of the Lahore clashes Violent clashes erupted in Lahore as thousands of supporters of the Islamist party Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) gathered with the aim of marching toward Islamabad to stage a pro-Palestinian demonstration near the US Embassy. Law enforcement, including police units equipped with batons and tear gas, moved to disperse the crowd, leading…
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Man arrested after four injured near Bradford College on Great Horton Road
Incident on Great Horton Road near Bradford College Early today, police were called to a report of a man armed with what appeared to be a knife on Great Horton Road, close to Bradford College. The incident, which began at about 9.21am, led to a rapid response from both college security staff and police officers.…
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Man arrested after four injured near Bradford College
What happened near Bradford College? Early this morning, police were called to Great Horton Road after reports of a man armed with what appeared to be a knife. The incident occurred at 9.21am, prompting a rapid response from officers and college security. A small gardening tool was found at the scene and seized by police…
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Court blocks pro-Palestine march to Sydney Opera House over safety concerns
NSW court blocks planned pro-Palestine march to the Sydney Opera House A NSW court of appeal has refused to grant a permit for a pro-Palestine march to the Sydney Opera House, arguing that crowd safety risks could not be adequately mitigated. The decision comes after the Palestine Action Group, joined by Jews Against Occupation, sought…
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Starmer targets inflammatory chants at Palestine protests with curbs
Labour seeks broader powers to curb protests Prime Minister Keir Starmer is pressing for expanded powers to regulate protests, aiming to curb inflammatory chants at pro-Palestinian demonstrations and to address what he describes as the disruptive impact of repeated protests in key locations. Speaking to reporters en route to Mumbai, Starmer signalled that Labour would…